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Jack dreams of becoming the most famous pastry chef in the world. Jillian loves to bake but doesn’t want to be on TV. Can this mismatched pair win the $150,000 prize in the Bakerstown Bonanza?
Ages 9+
Pages 231
Publisher Little Bee Books
Last Offered Sep 2026
Awards
PJ Our Way Author Incentive Award Winner

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555 Reviews

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I really enjoyed The $150,000 Rugelach

Review by Tilly

I really enjoyed The $150,000 Rugelach by Allison and Wayne Marks! This book is about two kids named Jack and Jillian who enter a cooking contest together that will be live on TV. The person running the contest, Phineas Farnsworth III, is Jack’s idol. Jillian’s mom died, and Farnsworth really wants her to talk about it at the competition, but Jillian doesn’t want to. Farnsworth tries to get Jack to convince her, and Jack almost does it. But then he finds something out that turns him against Farnsworth. There’s a plot twist that’s really unexpected! I would probably rate this book 4/5 stars. I also really liked the recipes at the end of the book. I am going to make the rugelach! I think this book is perfect for kids who like stories about baking, kindness, and friendship!

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Review by pink4

AMAZING!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! I loved it one of my favorites

Nov 07, 2026 08:08 PM
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amazing!

Review by amyl

best book ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nov 07, 2026 01:51 PM
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amazing!!!!

Review by YYsister1

the book was about Jack & Jillian two 6th graders have more in common then they think. but they love to bake. wen they were selected for the annual baking competition. but what should they bake? this is a def read.

Nov 06, 2026 01:25 PM
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Awesome book

Review by THERAT

I LOVE this book so much! I just HAD to reread it.

Nov 06, 2026 10:35 AM
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Loved this book!

Review by Wonderyoshi

This story is about two 6th grade kids who got picked for a baking competition. They were on a team for baking the best dessert. Their names were Jack and Jillian. They made chocolate rugelach. I really like this book and I definitely recommend it!

Nov 05, 2026 04:14 PM